Ryad Boudebouz ‘targeted by Arsenal’ for January transfer

Sochaux midfielder Ryad Boudebouz has emerged as a January transfer target for Arsenal, as Arsene Wenger looks to strengthen his squad.

The Gunners boss has been told he will have money to spend in the new year and is keen to bring in another creative player, as Jack Wilshere is likely to be sidelined until March by an ankle injury.

Ryad Boudebouz is an Arsenal transfer target (AFP/Getty Images)

Wenger has been linked with Hertha Berlin’s Raffael and Werder Bremen’s Marko Marin, but is apparently also keen on Boudebouz.

Arsenal officials have already made an initial enquiry about the Algeria international’s availability and to find out whether he would be interested in moving to London, reports the People.

Sochaux value the 21-year-old at around £6million, putting him well within the Gunners’ price range.

Should the French club indicate they are willing to sell the attacking midfielder, Arsenal are likely to face competition from several Premier League rivals, as both Liverpool and Newcastle United expressed an interest in him over the summer.